TY - JOUR
T1 - A dynamic heuristic-based algorithm to part input sequencing in flexible manufacturing systems for mass customization capability
AU - He, Yumin
AU - Smith, Milton L.
PY - 2007/12
Y1 - 2007/12
N2 - In the increasingly competitive global markets, enterprises face challenges in responding to customer orders quickly, as well as producing customized products cost-effectively. This paper proposes a dynamic heuristic-based algorithm for the part input sequencing problem of flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) in a mass customization (MC) environment. The FMS manufactures a variety of parts, and customer orders arrive dynamically with order size as small as one. Segmental set functions are established in the proposed algorithm to apply the strategy of dynamic workload balancing, and the shortest processing time (SPT) scheduling rule. Theoretical analysis is performed and the effectiveness of the algorithm in dynamic workload balancing under the complex and dynamic environment is proven. The application of the algorithm is illustrated by an example. The potential of its practical applications to the FMSs in make-to-order (MTO) supply chains is also discussed. Further research is provided.
AB - In the increasingly competitive global markets, enterprises face challenges in responding to customer orders quickly, as well as producing customized products cost-effectively. This paper proposes a dynamic heuristic-based algorithm for the part input sequencing problem of flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) in a mass customization (MC) environment. The FMS manufactures a variety of parts, and customer orders arrive dynamically with order size as small as one. Segmental set functions are established in the proposed algorithm to apply the strategy of dynamic workload balancing, and the shortest processing time (SPT) scheduling rule. Theoretical analysis is performed and the effectiveness of the algorithm in dynamic workload balancing under the complex and dynamic environment is proven. The application of the algorithm is illustrated by an example. The potential of its practical applications to the FMSs in make-to-order (MTO) supply chains is also discussed. Further research is provided.
KW - Dynamic workload balancing
KW - Flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs)
KW - Mass customization (MC)
KW - Part input sequencing
KW - Set function
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U2 - 10.1007/s10696-008-9045-9
DO - 10.1007/s10696-008-9045-9
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:44649131388
SN - 0920-6299
VL - 19
SP - 392
EP - 409
JO - International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems
JF - International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems
IS - 4
ER -